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Anti-Graffiti Film

Reduce Maintenance Costs by 20-1

Graffiti vandalism causes millions of dollars' worth of damage throughout the Capital Region each year and diverts tax dollars from the delivery of other important government services. Graffiti increases the perception that an area is unsafe and has a way of implicity encouraging additional illicit activity. As a result, graffiti frequently decreases property, makes residents feel unsafe, and alienates potential customers to area businesses. We work with Anti-Graffiti films from our partners at Madico and Llumar to allow business and home owners an easy way to both restore their buildings after damage and deter would be vandals before they strike.

Reduce Removal Costs

Clean, Remove, & Replace in a Snap

Store Fronts

All Sizes

Many cities in the world are experiencing the growing problem of vandals tagging glass and other surfaces in public places using mechanical etching tools, acid and paint. Graffti can cost building owners, transport companies, and tenants many thousands of dollars in annual clean up and repair costs.

Anti-Graffiti Films are now the front-running solution to cost-effectively mitigate damage. These specially designed fims, nearly invisible once installed, provide a removable, sacrificial surface that can reduce or eliminate the need for expensive glass replacement. A single replacement of just one window can easily exceed ten or twenty times the cost of film installation.

Where can you install these films? On any vertical or sloped glass, mirrors, stainless steel, or hard/smooth exterior surface. When vandals strike, the film is simply removed (along with the tags) revealing the unspoiled surface ready for the replacement sacrificial film.

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24 Hour Protection

Peace of Mind, Around the Clock.

Locations

nearly anywhere

A property marred by graffiti instantly loses as much as 15% or more of its value, according to the National Association of Realtors. Once spray paint, etching, markers, or other types of vandalism have tainted the windows of a property, the owner or manager has no choice but to replace the windows at great needless expense. That is, unless they took the wise preventive step of installing anti graffiti window film on their property. Anti-Graffiti Film offers around the clock protection for nearly every type of business or location. Since we partner with the world’s largest manufacturers of window films, we stand behind our window film with an unmatched, factory-backed warranty.

Movie theatres

Display cases

Bathroom Stalls and Mirrors

Glass enclosures

Elevators and Stairwells

Marble Facades

Street Signs

In-Store Displays

Changing Room Mirrors

Bus Stops

Parking Garages

Stone Monuments

Malls

Buses

Office Buildings

Subways

Retail Stores

Mass transit Systems

Box Stores

Bridges

Overpasses

Street Vendors

Public Benches

Highway Rest-Stops

These Anti-Graffiti films contain a special mounting adhesive that allows the film to be easily removed and replaced without adhesive residue. They are easy to clean and maintain with everyday household cleaning products, and offer optimum clarity without distortion – so clear that vandals won’t even know that it’s there.

Testimonials

Kind words from clients around the island.

After installation my home is so much more comfortable. We are also enjoying a bit more privacy during day from apartment across from us!

Judy Nobel

Home Owners

Sun Shade's staff is friendly, helpful, and well informed, & helpful. Even more than the product, it is the service that we appreciate the most!

Francis & Rita Zeni

Home Owners

Our previous film installer closed shop, Ken and his team honoured our warranty, removed defective product, and re-did the job right on time.

P & D Fox

Home Owners

Our 10' picture window gave us no privacy and was very hot. With Ken's window films our bills are down and our privacy is restored, without curtains!

M & K Lundmark

Home Owners

Our office is surrounded by glass. What used to be over 40°C, is now very comfortable without air conditioning. Reduced costs & increased comfort!

Karen C. Mason

Mason Financial

The performance of your window film has been OUTSTANDING! No moisture, reduced glare, reduced noise, and increased comfort. Thanks Ken!

Pam Coulter

After the last 20 years we have had the privilege of working with many wonderful Victoria institutions. Below you will find a selection of our latest commercial window film work to give you a spark of inspiration for your next project.

University of Victoria: Continuing Studies

Commercial, Graphics

University of Victoria: Cornett Building

Commercial, Graphics

University of Victoria: Sedgewick Building

Commercial, Graphics, Privacy

Commercial Articles

Helping businesses decorate and customize their offices is a big part of what we do at Sun Shade Film Systems. Our blog is where we explore what is possible in modern spaces. Have a look at the latest commercial window film articles below.

There are many pre sales questions that we answer on a daily basis that apply to most commercial window film projects that we do. Below we will answer some of the most common questions. Feel free to send inquiries to our team through our contact page.

What is window film?

Window films provides specific personal and property protection from the effects of the sun as well as added safety and security for events that result in broken glass.

There are many types and constructions of solar control and safety window films. In their simplest forms, window films are composed of a polyester substrate to which a scratch resistant coating is applied on one side; a mounting adhesive layer and a protective release liner is applied to the other side. When the release liner is removed, the side of the film with the adhesive is applied to the interior surface of the glass.

Is window film applied to the interior or the exterior of my windows?

Typically window films are applied to the interior surface of your windows. There are window films designed to be applied to the exterior of your windows. Initially for special circumstances such as limited access to the interior surface and triple pane windows they are being used increasingly for their elevated performace characteristics.

How long do window films last?

The effective life of window film will vary by the type of film, type of glass, window construction, compass orientation of glass, and in which part of the world the building is located. There are documented cases of film lasting up to 22 years or more in some instances. This should not, however, be assumed to be the normal expected life.

All quality window films for residential and commercial use are warranted by the film manufacturers for a minimum of ten years and up to the life of the home.

How should I clean my windows after film is applied?

Windows with film applied are easily cleaned without damage to their appearance as long as a few common-sense guidelines are followed:

use a soft clean cloth, soft paper towel, or clean synthetic sponge.

use a soft cloth for drying the window.

use any normal glass cleaning solution which contains no abrasive materials.

The availability of scratch resistant coatings as a standard feature of quality films has virtually eliminated the need for extra special precautions in cleaning.

How do I make an appointment?

When a customer calls to inquire about our service we begin with a sequence of questions that help us understand how to best meet your needs. Once we begin to zero in on what you are looking for, we are able to lay out a variety of options for you. Some basic opening questions are:

What is it about your windows and/or home that you wish to correct, adjust, change?

Is this resolving a current problem or is it pro-active action?

Are you familiar with glass films/window films and have you used them in the past?

How did you hear about us?

Once we have a reasonable understanding of your objectives, we set up an appointment to view your space in person. At our visit to your home or workplace, we make an assessment and present a series of options to suit your particular needs. In person quotes to individual residential clients are free of charge with no obligation to purchase.

At this point you are able to take the next step and set an installation date. To do so, you will be referred to our office assistant who will take your deposit and begin the scheduling process.

Will window film prevent my glass from breaking?

Window film manufacturers have developed and utilized a variety of patented adhesive formulas to apply their films to the glass surfaces. These formulas are know as mounting adhesives.

Films, utilizing all types of adhesives are installed in similar fashion. Most films are installed by using soapy water sprayed on both the glass surface and the film adhesive surface after the protective liner has been removed . The film is then positioned on the glass, cut to size, and squeegeed to remove excess water.

Glass breaks when stressed. There are five types of stress which may cause glass breakage:

thermal stress – from absorption of solar radiation.

tensile stress – from the weight of the glass itself.

mechanical flexing stress – from wind.

impact stress – from flying objects, hail, baseballs.

twisting stress – from building or window frame sagging or settling.

The first type, thermal stress, is the only one which film may affect. The use of window films will increase the thermal stress on sunlit glass. However, there are also other factors which will increase thermal stress such as: partial shading of windows from overhangs, tightly fitting drapes or blinds, signs or decals on windows, heating and cooling vents directed at glass. In addition, different types of glass (annealed versus tempered, clear versus tinted) have different solar absorption rates and will withstand different degrees of thermal stress.

The window film manufacturers have recommended film-to-glass tables for use by factory-trained dealer installers. If a consumer is ever in doubt, he/she should request a copy of such guidelines. Listed below are some glass types or conditions where the use of a solar control (not clear safety) type of window film is not recommended without extreme caution.

single pane glass larger than 100 square feet.

double pane glass larger than 40 square feet.

clear glass thicker than 3/8 inch.

tinted glass thicker than 1/4 inch.

window framing systems of concrete, solid aluminum, or solid steel .

glass where sealant or glazing compound has hardened.

visibly chipped, cracked or otherwise damaged glass.

reflective, wired, textured, or patterned glass.

triple pane glass.

laminated glass windows.

How does the film stick or adhere to the glass?

Our home is under construction. When should we have the window film installed?

Window film should generally be installed in new or renovated buildings only when all other work has been completed. There are many reasons for waiting until the end of construction.

There is little sense in applying window film to windows that have frames that may need to be stained or painted. This could lead to stain or paint splatters on the film itself which would need to be cleaned off. Some cleaning agents would damage the film requiring the film to be replaced.

Other reasons could be the potential for damage to the film due to the high amount of activity in a construction environment. Also, in many cases, there is a high level of dust and particles, such as wood dust or carpet fibers, in a construction area that could become trapped between the glass and the window film.

The best, most convenient time to install the window film is just before your furniture is placed in from of your windows and before the window treatments have been installed.

Can I tint my skylights?

The benefits of tinting skylights are tremendous. With the sun’s rays being more direct in the spring and summer, window films will reduce the fading of items below the skylights while reducing the ambient temperature.

Will window film effect my indoor plants?

In most cases if a house plant is already receiving adequate light the use of window film will not harm it. New growth or flowering may be retarded, and, for a few days, a plant may go into a state of shock while it adjusts to the light change. If a particular plant normally wilts by the end of a sunny day, it will actually thrive better with film installed.

Although there are some obvious guidelines in determining what, if any, effect window film will have on a plant (for instance, dark green plants need less light than lighter coloured ones), there is one sample test which can be done prior to film installation: merely move the plant to an area with less sunlight for a few days. In addition, most nurseries or local agriculture agencies can advise you whether a particular plant needs closer to maximal or minimal light.

Sun Shade Film Systems

Sun Shade Film Systems is a local, family owned window film business serving greater Victoria and Vancouver Island.

We have been installing quality window films to residential and commercial clients for over 20 years.

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